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Spaghetti Salad
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Spaghetti Salad

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • vinaigrette to taste - click on the link for the recipe, Fran's brand
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles cooked per instructions, drained
  • grape tomatoes sliced, handful
  • 1 zucchini diced, small
  • 1 yellow squash diced, small
  • ½ bell pepper diced, orange
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ black olives sliced
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese diced, extra sharp
  • salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked

Instructions

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  1. Prepare Fran's Vinaigrette and set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
  2. Prepare the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water, per instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water.
  3. Place the drained spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Add some of the well-whisked vinaigrette, to taste and toss to coat evenly. Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes, tossing the noodles every 10 minutes so they are evenly coated.
  4. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and extra sharp cheddar cheese to the spaghetti. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Add more vinaigrette, to taste, then toss to coat evenly and place back into the refrigerator for 30 minutes, tossing the spaghetti salad every 10 minutes so everything is evenly coated.
  5. When ready to serve, taste and re-season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if needed. Serve & enjoy.